Factory Burgled, Alveley
March 3rd, 2010Police in Bridgnorth are appealing for information after a factory was broken into and metal fixings stolen on a village industrial estate. The premises on Alveley Industrial Estate was burgled between about 7pm on Friday (FEB 26) and 9.45am on Sunday (FEB 28).
A large number of pallets containing metal ingots was stolen, along with a yellow Karcher pressure washer and a Stomp off-road motorbike.
The offender or offenders would have needed a relatively large vehicle or a car with a trailer to have transported the items away.
They ‘laughed their pants off!’
February 18th, 2010
With one of the toughest winters for years, Belly laughs were a rare commodity, especially on a recent cold February night but Horsehay Amateur Dramatic Society managed to pull it off, along with our pants, metaphorically speaking, by providing a rib-tickler farce with their production of Mike Harding’s – ‘Fur Coat and No Knickers’.
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Wrekin MP Mark Pritchard to meet rail minister on overcrowding issue
February 15th, 2010Wrekin MP, Mark Pritchard, is to meet with Rail Minister, Chris Mole MP, over what the Wrekin MP calls: "dangerously over crowded trains" and what the MP called the "Sardine Express" between Telford and Birmingham.
The MP who has been a vocal critic of Arriva Trains Wales trains services recently challenged Transport Minister Sadiq Khan MP about the health and safety risks of over crowded trains.
Wrekin MP meets David Cameron
February 1st, 2010
Wrekin MP, Mark Pritchard, has met with David Cameron MP, the Leader of the Conservative Party, to discuss the West Midlands economy.
Mr Pritchard said: "The West Midlands is suffering most from unemployment when compared to other parts of the country. It is vital that people are found new employment, education, and training opportunities as quickly as possible. I am glad that David Cameron is committed to the West Midlands and to Shropshire and knows the challenges the County faces".
Title : ‘Fur Coat And No Knickers’ - Comedy play by Mike Harding
January 26th, 2010
We are all in suspenders, sorry suspense, awaiting the next production from Horsehay Amateur Dramatics Society, as we cannot escape the references to underwear given the title, writes award-winning local author Chris Owen.
This is a modern-era northern comedy from the pen of Mike Harding that famous folk musician & writer, performer and raconteur currently hosting the folk music programme on radio 2 on Tuesday nights
Police staff save life of starving elderly lady
January 11th, 2010
Officers and staff at Market Drayton Police Station have been praised for assisting an elderly lady who had not eaten for two days after being trapped in her home by the ice and snow.
Community Support Officers Angie Roche and Andy King were on routine patrol yesterday (Sunday January 10th) and called at the 90-year-old’s home to check how she was coping in the adverse weather.
When she answered the door, the officers found her weak, cold and incredibly pale and immediately took action to find out what was wrong and called an ambulance to check her over.
Festive warning from the Police
December 15th, 2009
With the festive season now upon us, Telford Police’s Crime Risk Manager PC Fred Jones has iterated his advice to local residents that they ensure they take the necessary precautions to avoid being a victim of crime this Christmas.
While criminality across Telford & Wrekin remains low when compared to many other parts of the country, PC Jones feels it is important that local residents remain aware of ways in which they can make life more difficult for the potential offenders that are out there.
Police Mark Pupils’ Mobile Phones
December 9th, 2009Pupils at a Shrewsbury school are being helped by local police to protect their mobile phones. Police Constable Andy Gardner and several community support officers attended Sundorne Secondary School today to meet pupils and to security mark their mobile phones.
PC Gardner, the Local Policing Officer for Sundorne & Battlefield, said: “We visited the school during lunchtime today and will be there again tomorrow.
Festive Crime Prevention with PC Fred Jones
November 30th, 2009
As the festive season approaches Telford Police’s Crime Risk Manager PC Fred Jones has encouraged residents of the town to ensure they take the necessary precautions to avoid being a victim of crime this Christmas.
While criminality across Telford & Wrekin remains low when compared to many other parts of the country, PC Jones feels it is important that local residents are aware of ways in which they can make life more difficult for the potential offenders that are out there.
Calling Australia!
November 27th, 2009Wrekin MP, Mark Pritchard, has sent “a letter of goodwill and support” to probably one of his best-loved and well remembered predecessors, Bill Yates (MP for The Wrekin 1955-66.)
Affectionately known in The Wrekin as ‘Domino Bill’ for his want to play dominos in Shropshire pubs with local constituents; he is also famous for having left the United Kingdom for Australia – only to become a national federal senator in the Australian Parliament. He is amongst only a handful of politicians in the world to have served in two different national Parliaments.
